Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys
“In Steam-Age London, a brilliant performer is searching for a missing magician. A less brilliant aristocrat is searching for a murderer. A mad admiral is
Writing is Hard
For a long time I haven’t written much. Partly this has been because I’ve been busy with a new job, partly because there’s been a
No, I’m Not Dead
I’ve just been very busy. After a period of enforced inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic in which I was too depressed to write much,
LegoMasters Australia
I’m not a huge fan of reality shows, but I recently checked out the Australian version of the show Lego Masters. To my surprise, I
No Refunds
“Master Ranulf, there is a customer,” Marta called. I did not stop to lay down my quill or straightedge as I replied: “Is it Master
Specimen Boxes
Box 1: Legs Operating the elevator was better than guard duty, outside in the sand, with the scorpions. Jimmy was from the Bronx and felt
Quick Update
Hello, my loyal tens of readers. As you might have seen, I haven’t been updating my blog much lately. Firstly, this was because I was
I have a Competitor!
I haven’t been updating the ‘In Search Of…’ reviews as often as I’d like to, what with all the goings on and such. But I
‘While He Was Sleeping’ — Interview with Author Chris Johnson
This week we talk with Chris Johnson. Chris is an Australian author who lives in Brisbane with his wife and daughter. His books blend the
My Doctor Who Fan Theory
Spoilers – not up to date on the latest season of Dr Who? Don’t read this! So – my fan theory about who the new/old